Director of Exhibitions

The Union for Contemporary Art is committed to strengthening the creative culture of the greater Omaha area by providing direct support to local artists and increasing the visibility of contemporary art forms in our community of north Omaha. In every endeavor, we strive to inspire positive social change. The organization was founded on the belief that the arts can be a vehicle for social justice and greater civic engagement.

POSITION Director of Exhibitions

COMMITMENT Full-time position, 40 hours/week. Hours will be dictated by the needs of the program. Occasional evenings and Saturday hours may be necessary.

COMPENSATION Salary and benefit information available upon request

OVERVIEW In January 2017, The Union for Contemporary Art will open a new facility that includes a 1,700 square foot gallery space. We are seeking a Director of Exhibitions (DE) who will be responsible for developing an exhibition program that reflects The Union’s commitment to inclusion and neighborhood revitalization through contemporary art. The DE will also shape the overall artistic vision, to support and enhance other areas of the organization, including the Fellowship Program, Performing Arts Collective, public projects, and youth engagement initiatives. This position is highly collaborative and requires the ability to work well with multiple staff members. The successful candidate will be a flexible and organized individual with a proven record of exhibition curation and management, as well as solid knowledge of contemporary art and African American contributions to the field. The ideal candidate will already be active in contemporary art discourse at the national level, and abreast of best practices in socially or community-engaged art, art education, and related areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

At least five years experience organizing exhibitions and working directly with artists in art museums, art centers, or other art spaces

Substantial knowledge of contemporary art, including African American contributions to the field, and socially or community-engaged practices

Demonstrated commitment to community engagement and/or social justice advocacy

Experience with fine arts procedures, including knowledge of best practices in art handling, shipping, insurance, and registration

Strong organizational skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally with staff and constituents

Ability to proactively prioritize, manage time, and meet deadlines while juggling multiple duties and tasks

Enthusiastic team player with strong verbal and written communication skills, effective and professional negotiating skills, discretion, and diplomacy

Superb communication skills; personable and diplomatic in working with diverse constituencies and inspiring participation from partners, artists, and community members

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at The Union.Please be advised that we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open position.

The Union for Contemporary Art is an equal opportunity employer. We do not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, gender, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin. Period.